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$44 – $52 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A quality assurance inspector who examines mechanical systems, piping, and components on naval ships during construction and overhaul, documenting compliance with specifications and conducting tests. This role suits people with hands-on experience in shipbuilding or heavy mechanical trades who can work independently and interpret technical drawings.
Our summary, not United States Fleet Forces Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Plan and sequence inspections during layout, fabrication, installation, and testing
- Complete detailed inspection reports
- Read and interpret engineering plans, diagrams, and schematics
- Inspect specialized shipboard mechanical and piping systems
- Perform and evaluate non-destructive tests
- Meet OPM Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations